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Alta Moda presents AM-30 Pre-Amplifier 500 Module
Professional audio equipment manufacturer Alta Moda Audio today debuted the AM-30, its first ever microphone preamplifier and the latest product in Alta Moda’s expanding range of popular 500-series rack products.
Sugar Bytes Effectrix is now available for the iPad
Effectrix is the industry standard for audio manipulation. Always tight and as easy to use as finger paint. On the iPad, Effectrix shows off it´s incredible usability. Just grab and draw Effects for immediate results. All common interfaces such as Inter App Audio or Audio Bus are supported. Effectrix works in Auria and also will import songs from your iTunes library. Now available on the App Store.
Numark Introduces the Remix Toolkit for Mixtrack series
Numark announces the Numark Remix Toolkit for new owners of the Mixtrack II, Mixtrack Pro II, Mixtrack Quad and Mixtrack Edge.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #190
Below are some of the new releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
More Roland AIRA Series – New Video and Pictures
Cool! One word to describe the new Roland AIRA series. Just under little two weeks we will get the lowdown of this new series of instruments by Roland. Having its world-premiere at Dancefair here in the Netherlands, we can’t wait to get close to them. Be sure to check here around 15 and 16 februari! Until then Roland has released yet more ‘teaser’ video and pictures of AIRA as you can see below.
Something For The Weekend: PhilSynth – The Synth Doctor
As you might know, if you visit us here regularly, we are strong supporters of the ‘old and analog’. ‘Vintage‘ is a word or term that gives a slight warm feeling inside. In our studio we have a few synths and drumcomputers of the vintage hardware realm. Many of our followers and visitors share this affection. But what if these old machines break down or are in need of a good service/tune up? Then it is good to know there are people out there who have the knowledge and expertise to help you out. PhilSynth from Berlin is one of these companies that can help you out!
Dave Smith Prophet 12 Module version now available
Dave Smith is proud to announce that its Prophet 12 module — a space-saving tabletop and rack-ready reworking of its 2013 NAMM Show-launched Prophet 12 keyboard, the twelve-voice hybrid digital/analog synthesizer that company founder and renowned designer Dave Smith duly declared his “best synth” — is now shipping.
Introducing the Dreadbox Murmux Initiate analog synth
Well, we don’t catch everything all the time. For example this Murmux ‘The Initiate’ from a little company from Greece, Dreadbox, was introduced at the NAMM. This tiny box has a powerful sound and according to the company: Suitable for beginners in the Analog Synthesis! Well, there ya go.
Rattly and Raw CasSYNTHerette – LofI cassette tape sample-based synthesiser
The CasSYNTHerette includes two synths, both using classic waveforms from some of popular music cultures favourite synths – However each instrument was processed with a different cassette mechanism – Instrument 01 was recorded to a high quality, rare, stable and full range Japanese cassette recorder. Whereas instrument 02 used the dirty, noisy Cassamplerette recording mechanism. They have included many presets that highlight how versatile this synth can be!
Focusrite Announces RedNet D16 AES – 16-channel AES3 I/O
The Focusrite RedNet D16 AES is a 1U 19in rack-mount interface featuring 16 channels of AES/EBU connectivity to and from a Dante audio network, with Ethernet redundancy for maximum network reliability. Perfect for bridging between digital consoles, power amplifiers or any other AES3 equipped audio equipment and a Dante network, RedNet D16 AES has a Sample Rate Convertor (SRC) on each input pair allowing instant operation with any AES3 source. Word Clock and Digital Audio Reference Signal (DARS) connections provides synchronisation with a wide range of hardware, while S/PDIF I/O allows the integration of equipment such as CD or solid state recorders/players.
More Bad Ass Distortion with Tekit Audio Badass 2.5
Tek’it Audio has updated Badass 2 plug-in to version 2.5. Badass is a multi-effects distortion plug-in that give to your sounds a little bad grain or destroy them completely helped by ten types of effect, a sequencer and a massive modulation system.
Novation Heritage – Short Documentary and Sweet Competition
Novation is celebrating its heritage with a short film that explores Novation past, present, and future, along with a completely free sample pack comprising over 1GB of loops, single hits, multi sampled patches, and drum kits from its unforgettable and modern classic synths.
200 80s Sounds for Tone 2 Nemesis with Classic FM soundset
Taking you back to a decade of incredible dance and party music, when cassette tapes and power chords ruled the world. Classic FM features 200 inspiring presets with the unique tones and character of the famous FM hardware, like the DX7 that defined the 80s.
Karma-Lab releases KARMA Motif Software Version 3.1
Karma-Lab has released KARMA Motif Software Version 3.1, a major update that adds support for several more Yamaha instruments and Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9. A free update for any current owners, version 3.1.